Brass tubes and pipes exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $2.6 million of brass tubes and pipes in 2024 (335 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 335 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 296 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 303 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 246 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 397 t |
Where South Africa exports brass tubes and pipes to
Most of it went to Botswana (40%), Namibia (33%), Eswatini (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.0M | 40% |
| Namibia | $877K | 33% |
| Eswatini | $341K | 13% |
| Lesotho | $195K | 7.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $60K | 2.3% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $16K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $14K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.84 per kg, 25% below the world average of $10.40, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass tubes and pipes imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.6 million of brass tubes and pipes in 2024 (187 tonnes). China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 78% |
| India | $151K | 9.4% |
| Hong Kong | $87K | 5.4% |
| Canada | $62K | 3.9% |
| United States | $18K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa brass tubes and pipes exports (HS 7411.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7411.21: Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass).
Common questions
What is the value of brass tubes and pipes exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported brass tubes and pipes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 90 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy brass tubes and pipes from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Namibia (33%) and Eswatini (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average export price of brass tubes and pipes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.84 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $10.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of brass tubes and pipes from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import brass tubes and pipes?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Hong Kong. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass tubes and pipes?
The HS code for brass tubes and pipes is subheading 7411.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7411 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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